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Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable riding and hiking experience to the benefit of In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated. https://saloona.co.il/blog/%D7%90%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%A7%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99/ It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Kerem junction. The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, and hundreds of cyclists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination due to its glorious past. Elkin said that, today, in addition to its historical treasures the tunnel project includes modern tourism. "The inauguration of this tunnel project [is] another part in the development Jerusalem. It transforms the city into an attractive tourist place for all types of audience in Israel and around the world." Elkin who's ministry in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in Jerusalem's tourist development as well as in creating new activities and ventures which will link the amazing historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. I invite cyclists to enjoy an attractive, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive scenery of Old Jerusalem. Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project. https://jerusalem.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/hjnaame11i "The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the idea to change the concept of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. "The new tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city, as well as those that will be constructed within the diverse neighborhoods. It's designed to encourage cycling among its residents, and also to encourage the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem." The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate the main sewer line toward Sorek's purification plant. "The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the vision for changing Jerusalem's transport system. " Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon Road construction, installation, blowers, sophisticated safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the ongoing works. The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the year.
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